engine coolant FIAT QUBO 2010 1.G Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT PANEL
Versions with multifunction display
Warning lights
andare available on diesel versions only.
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light C. Engine coolant temperature gauge
with overheating warning light D. Rev counter E. Multifunction display
fig. 2F0T0460
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IMPORTANT The needle will point to E and warning
light A will flash to indicate a fault in the system. If
this is the case, contact a Fiat Dealership to have the
system checked.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The needle shows the temperature of the engine
coolant and starts supplying indications when the
fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.
In normal use, the needle could assume different
positions within the scale, depending on the usage
conditions.
C - Low engine coolant temperature.
H - High engine coolant temperature.Warning light B fig. 10 switches on (together with a
message on the display) to indicate that the coolant
temperature is too high; in this case, stop the engine
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
If the needle for the engine coolant
temperature reaches the red area, stop
the engine immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
fig. 10F0T0404
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IMPORTANT With the engine cold, the accelerator
pedal must be fully released when you turn the
ignition key to AVV.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
return the ignition key to STOP before repeating the
procedure.
If the
warning light stays on when the ignition key
is at MAR, turn the key to STOP and then back to
MAR; if the warning light remains on, try with the
other keys provided with the car.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if the engine still does not
start.
Warning lightwill blink for 60
seconds after starting or during prolonged
cranking to indicate a fault to the glow
plug heating system. Use the vehicle normally if
the engine starts, but go to a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT
HAS JUST STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium
revs. Do not accelerate abruptly;
❒do not demand to performance for the first few
kilometres. Wait until the engine coolant gauge
starts moving.EMERGENCY STARTING
Go to a Fiat Dealership immediately if warning light
comes on steady on the instrument panel.
Never jump start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill.This could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic
converter and damage it beyond repair.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is
idling.
IMPORTANT After a long drive, you should allow
the engine to “catch its breath” before turning it off
by letting it idle to allow the temperature in the
engine compartment to fall.
A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to turbocharged engines.
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WARNING
Failure of the warning lightis
indicated by warning light
.In
addition, the air bag system automatically
disables the passenger air bags (both front and
side air bags, for versions/markets, where
provided). Contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system checked.
OVERHEATED ENGINE COOLANT
(red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on but should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the engine is
overheated.
If the warning light comes on, proceed as follows:
❒When travelling normally: stop the vehicle, stop
the engine and check that the coolant level in
the vessel is not under the MIN line. If it is, wait
for a few minutes to allow the engine to cool
down, then slowly and carefully open the vessel
cap. Top up with coolant fluid making sure that the
liquid level is included between the MIN and
MAX lines on the vessel. Also check for leaks. Go
to a Fiat Dealership if the warning light comeson again when the engine is next started.
❒If the vehicle is used under demanding conditions
(e.g. towing trailers uphill or fully loaded): slow
down and, if the light stays on, stop the vehicle.
Stop for two or three minutes with the engine
running and slightly accelerated to assist better
coolant circulation. Then switch the engine off.
Check correct fluid level in the vessel as described
above.
IMPORTANT On particularly demanding journeys, it
is advisable to keep the engine on and slightly
accelerated for a few minutes before switching it off.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
LOW BATTERY CHARGE (red)
The warning light comes on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should go out as soon as
the engine has started (with the engine running at
idle speed a brief delay before going out is
acceptable).
If the warning light stays on, contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
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Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Top up fluid levels (engine coolant, brake fluid, battery, wind-
screen washer, etc.)●●●●●●
Check engine control system operation (through diagnostic inter-
face)●●●●●●
Check mechanical gearbox fluid●●
Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides (or every 6
months)●●●●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (or every 24 months)●●●●●●
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●●
Change pollen filter (or 12 months)●●●●●●
Change engine oil and filter every 12 months if the vehicle is driven mainly in towns.
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REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, top up:
❒engine coolant level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen wash/wipe system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window wiper
blades.
Check and top up, if required, the engine oil level
every 3,000 km.
You are recommended to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have been designed
and produced specifically for Fiat vehicles (see
“Capacities” table in the “Technical specifications”
section).
HEAVY USAGE OF THE VEHICLE
Should prevailing use of the vehicle be under one of
the following specially heavy conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
sub-zero outside temperatures;
❒engine often idling, or driving long distances at low
speed (e.g. door to door deliveries) or long period
of idleness;
❒urban trips;
perform the following inspections more frequently
than shown on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad condition and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and tubes (exhaust - fuel -
brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge status and fluid (electrolyte)
level (refer to "Battery - Check state of charge
and electrolyte level" paragraph in this chapter);
❒visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive
belts;
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1.3 75 HP versions
1. Engine oil 2. Battery 3. Brake fluid 4. Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window 5. Engine coolant 6. Power steering fluid
fig. 167F0T0076
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The used engine oil and the filter that has
been replaced contain substances that
are dangerous to the environment . For oil
and filter changing, we recommend contacting a
Fiat Dealership.
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID
The coolant level should be checked when the
engine is cold and should be between the MIN and
MAX lines on the vessel.
If the level is low, pour into the vessel through cap A
fig. 169 a 50% mixture of demineralised water and
PETRONAS LUBRICANTS PARAFLU
UP.
The mixture of 50% PARAFLU
UPand 50% distilled
water protects against freezing down to
temperatures of -35°C. For particularly harsh climate
conditions, we recommended using a mixture of
60% PARAFLU
UPand 40% distilled water.
WARNING
Do not remove the tank cap when the
en
gine is very hot as there is a risk
of scalding.The cooling system is pressurised. If
the cap needs replacing, do so with another
original or the effectiveness of the system may
be compromised.
PARAFLUUPantifreeze is used in the
engine cooling system. Use fluid of the
same type contained in the cooling system
for top-ups. PARAFLU
UPshould not be mixed
with any other type of fluid. If this happens, do
not start the engine; contact a Fiat Dealership.
fig. 169F0T0078
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Conditions of use ...................... 117
Controls........................................ 53
Coupling the tow ring............... 164
Cylinder replacement ............... 142
Dashboard ................................... 3
Dead lock ..................................... 8
Dead Lock .................................... 8
Dimensions ................................. 199
Dipped beam headlights ............ 45
Dipped/main beam
headlights (changing a bulb)... 147
Dipped/main beam
headlights ................................... 147
Direction indicators
(changing a bulb) .............. 147-149
Direction indicators ............ 46-147
– Left direction indicator
warning light .......................... 130
– Right-hand indicator
warning light .......................... 130
Door open .................................. 124
Doors (unlocking/locking) ........ 58
Double rear swing doors .......... 63
DPF (particulate filter) .............. 90
DPF (particulate trap)
cleaning underway warning
light ............................................. 125DPF (particulate trap)
(cleaning underway
warning light) ............................ 125
Driver's seat arm rest ................ 54
Driving style ................................ 116EBD fault warning light............ 123
EBD (fault warning light) .......... 123
EBD system .................................. 76
Emergency starting.................... 112
Engine bay fuse box ................... 156
Engine codes ............................... 190
Engine compartment fuse
box table .................................... 159
Engine coolant fluid ................... 174
Engine coolant fluid
(warning light)........................... 122
Engine coolant fluid warning
light ............................................. 122
Engine coolant temperature
gauge............................................ 14
Engine ........................................... 191
Engine marking ........................... 189
Engine oil ..................................... 173
Engine oil (low pressure
warning light) ............................ 123
EOBD system .............................. 81
ESP (system) ................................ 77ESP/Traction Plus fault
warning light.............................. 123
ESP/Traction Plus (fault
warning light) ............................ 123
Extending the boot .................... 66
Exterior light fault warning
light ............................................. 128
Exterior lights .............................. 45
Exterior lights (warning
light) ............................................ 128
Fiat CODE system .................... 5
Fiat CODE vehicle
protection system fault
warning light.............................. 127
Fiat CODE (vehicle
protection system fault
warning light) ............................ 127
Fix&Go automatic quick
tyre repair kit ........... 138-140-142
Flashing the headlights ............... 46
Fluids and lubricants.................. 205
Fog lights (changing a bulb)...... 148
Fog lights ................................ 54-148
– Warning light ......................... 129
Fog lights warning light ............. 129
Follow Me Home ........................ 47
Front airbags ............................... 105
– Front airbag driver's side .... 106
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